Calhoun Honors Students, Teachers at Blue and Gray Awards

Fourteen students and 12 teachers were recognized for their efforts this year at Sanford H. Calhoun High School’s Annual Blue and Gray Awards Dinner.

The Blue and Gray Awards are presented as an opportunity to honor students who have worked hard, overcome obstacles and contributed to the spirit of Calhoun High School. In return, the students nominated and recognized a teacher who has had a positive impact on their education and development as young adults.

During many of the touching tributes between student and teacher, the speakers shared anecdotes that illustrated the honorees dedication, sense of humor and contribution to the school community.

Alternating between teachers and students, the teachers were called up first to present the award, a bronze Colt and accompanying plaque, to the student and then the student was asked to deliver a brief speech about their nominated teacher.

Some teachers were called up to accept an award from more than one student.

The emotional evening featured a hot buffet and was emceed by Calhoun Principal Nicole Hollings. The Blue and Gray Awards were brought to Calhoun a number of years ago as a way to recognize the daily contributions both teachers and students make during a school year.

The students honored with Colt statues were:

• Charles Deneroff
• Joanna Marmo
• Cassandra Deneroff
• Madison Malone
• Benjamin Falbo
• Cindy Munguia
• Anthony Fitzsimmons
• Jessica Perrone
• Thomas Fitzsimmons
• Mark Rayev
• Katherine Hecker
• Sarah Sandler
• Michael Jean
• Noah Turner

The teachers honored by nominated students were:

• Jason Boland
• Brian Moeller
• Beth Borzone
• Richard Ludwig
• Sarah Cronin
• Sandy Sardo
• Jason Elias
• Wendy Simson
• Heather Glick
• Edward Tumminelli
• Sue Litwin
• Beth Tumminello

Submitted by Bellmore-Merrick Schools

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